Quote by Frank Sinatra, In Frank Sinatra

The thing that influenced me most was the way Tommy played his trombone. . . . It was my idea to make my voice work in the same way as a trombone or violin not sounding like them, but playing the voice like those instrumentalists.

The thing that influenced me most was the way Tommy played h

Summary

This quote highlights the strong influence of Tommy's trombone playing on the speaker. They were inspired to shape their own voice in a similar manner, not by sounding like a trombone or violin, but by approaching their voice as if they were playing those instruments. The quote speaks to the desire to emulate the expressiveness and technique of instrumentalists, using their voice as a unique instrument to convey emotions and create distinct sounds.

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By Frank Sinatra, In Frank Sinatra

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